Add 40/45 and 2/8
40/45 + 2/8 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
320/360 + 90/360 = 320 + 90/360 = 410/360 - 410/360 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 40/45 + 2/8 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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